County Durham Osteopathy Practices
If you are searching for County of County Durham osteopathy practices, the clinics below are recommended. Please click on the clinic titles for detailed descriptions of each clinic and the conditions in which they specialise
Osteopaths in County Durham
Osteopaths in County Durham
Osteopathy is not well-known in the UK as it does not have a prominent profile within the wider community. To address the issues that and speculations that arise in the absence of wide-spread understanding, we have compiled a repository of osteopathy resources which we hope will provide the background information needed to a address common questions.
What is osteopathy?
The philosophy driving osteopaths is a belief that the body is often able to remedy itself. The first question asked by a practitioner is how can I understand the deep, underlying cause of the pain or illness? Having recognised the genesis of the problem, resolving it becomes much easier.
How do osteopaths approach a patient for the first time?
Most initial appointments will commence with the osteopath asking probing questions to enable a deep understanding of how an injury happened or the important factors behind a condition. The osteopath will then watch carefully the movement of a patient to understand what is limiting freedom of movement, e.g., a spinal misalignment or muscular adhesions.
Are osteopaths in County Durham properly trained?
Osteopaths in the UK must all graduate from a tertiary institution having completed a four-year degree course. Much of the training is similar to that of a doctor undertaking a medical degree, but the focus is more specialised on the anatomy of the muscles, joints and skeletal system.
As part of their degree, students work alongside osteopaths observing treatments as well as giving treatment under supervision.
Osteopaths operate under tight professional strictures which mandate ongoing investment in knowledge-building for all. This entails attendance at a minimum number of educational sessions each year. In addition many osteopaths voluntarily expand their knowledge with specialist courses.
Are osteopaths regulated?
In 1993 parliament passed legislation to bring the osteopathy profession into line with other medical professions by establishing a strict regulatory regime. Statute establishes the General Osteopathic Council which is the registrar of all osteopaths, establishing their qualifications to work as such and hearing any complaints as to competence. The Council also has a more limited role as a sponsor of research and to ensure the safety of techniques commonly used.
